What companies run services between Düsseldorf and Cologne?

The following travel company offer services from Düsseldorf to Cologne: Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Cologne tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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$41One-way

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$21One-way

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07:30AMCologne

$21One-way

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10:00PM0h40

Düsseldorf

10:40PMCologne

$41One-way

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Travel Information to Cologne from Düsseldorf

Distance	21 miles (34 km)
Available travel modes	Train
Fastest mode	Train • $12 (€10) • 21 min
Popular travel companies	Deutsche Bahn

Travel 21 miles (34 km) by train from Düsseldorf to Cologne. Deutsche Bahn is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct train from Düsseldorf to Cologne.

How to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne, 90,58% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Düsseldorf to Cologne travel.

Cheapest Price: $11

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Cologne.

You can get from Düsseldorf to Cologne by train.

Going by train is the quickest way from Düsseldorf to Cologne with an average travel time of 21 min.

The Düsseldorf to Cologne distance is around 21 miles (34 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Cologne is:

149 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Düsseldorf and Cologne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Cologne:

Trains from Düsseldorf to Cologne most often leave from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

The following travel company offer services from Düsseldorf to Cologne:

Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Cologne tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).

Yes, there is a direct service from Düsseldorf to Cologne:

You'll find 134 direct trains a day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam or Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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